Nintendo announces raft of new games for Switch console

Several Final Fantasy games, including VII, IX and X will arrive on the Switch console next year, Nintendo has announced.

The Japanese firm also revealed a number of new Switch games, such as Animal Crossing and the latest in the Luigi’s Mansion series.

These would also launch in 2019, according to the company.

One analyst said it suggested Nintendo could have a strong year ahead, after relatively few titles came out in 2018.

Nintendo also unveiled wireless controllers based on the design of those made for the 1980s Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). These will be available exclusively to members of the soon-to-launch digital subscription service, Switch Online.

The service will let users play with friends online and access some older Nintendo titles.

It is due to open on 19 September.

Fees to access Switch Online start at £3.49 or $ 3.99 for one month, with a full year costing £17.99 or $ 19.99.

Some of the most significant, newly announced games coming to Switch are: